{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5e2cf43aec4d87812259b2e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e2cf43aec4d87812259b2e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e2cf43aec4d87812259b2e2","title":"Freight Manager","description":"Job Description: Freight Manager\nCore Purpose\nThe Freight Manager owns Harbor Fab's enterprise-wide transportation strategy and execution by ensuring every shipment moves safely, on time, and at the lowest total landed cost.\nThis position is accountable for managing one of Harbor Fab's largest controllable operating expenses while supporting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Working across Benton, Cleburne, Winnsboro, Baxley and future locations, the Freight Manager aligns Production Planning, Shipping, Purchasing, Operations, and transportation partners into one integrated logistics network.\nBusiness Impact\nThe Freight Manager is responsible for all inbound freight, outbound customer deliveries, and intercompany transportation across Harbor Fab's manufacturing network.\nSuccess is measured by continuously improving transportation performance while reducing total freight expense and supporting world-class customer service.\nAnnual Objective\nDevelop and execute a transportation strategy that lowers average transportation cost per mile while maintaining or improving on-time delivery and customer service.\nKey Strategies\nStrategic carrier partnerships\nCompetitive freight procurement\nShipment consolidation\nIntercompany load optimization\nRouting optimization\nReduction of expedited freight\nFreight invoice auditing\nData-driven decision making\nContinuous process improvement\nMajor Functions\nTransportation Management\nManage all inbound, outbound, and intercompany freight.\nCoordinate transportation across all Harbor Fab facilities.\nSchedule carriers and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.\nResolve transportation issues, claims, shortages, and damages.\nBuild strategic carrier partnerships.\nFreight Cost Management\nManage the freight budget.\nNegotiate transportation rates and contracts.\nObtain competitive freight quotes.\nAudit freight invoices.\nIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunities.\nProduction & Logistics Coordination\nPartner daily with Production Planning and Shipping.\nConsolidate outbound shipments.\nOptimize intercompany transfers.\nMaximize trailer utilization.\nMinimize expedited freight.\nSystems & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain transportation SOPs and routing guides.\nImprove ERP and freight data accuracy.\nDevelop freight dashboards and KPIs.\nStandardize logistics processes.\nLeadership\nCollaborate across Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Estimating, and Production Planning.\nDrive accountability through measurable results.\nProactively solve logistics challenges.\nGWC\nGets It\nUnderstands manufacturing logistics.\nThinks in systems.\nUses data to drive decisions.\nWants It\nTakes ownership.\nEnjoys logistics challenges.\nPursues continuous improvement\nCapacity\nCoordinates multiple facilities.\nNegotiates effectively.\nCommunicates clearly.\nQualifications\nRequired\n5+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing.\nExperience managing freight across multiple facilities.\nExperience negotiating transportation contracts.\nStrong analytical and Excel skills.\nExperience with ERP/TMS platforms.\nPreferred\nStructural steel or miscellaneous metals experience.\nHeavy-haul or oversized freight experience.\nAPICS, CLTD, CSCMP, or similar certification.\nDefinition of Success\nThe Freight Manager creates a competitive advantage by transforming transportation into a strategic capability. Success is demonstrated through measurable reductions in freight expense, increased trailer utilization, improved on-time delivery, stronger carrier partnerships, and optimized intercompany logistics that support Harbor Fab's profitability and growth.\nDepartment: Operations / Supply Chain Reports To: Vice President of Operations Classification: Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: 85K-110K DOE","company":"Harborfab","rawCompany":"harborfab","city":"Cleburne","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:49:22.920Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.00","title":"Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers","slug":"transportation-storage-and-distribution-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"43-5011.01","title":"Freight Forwarders","slug":"freight-forwarders"}],"industries":[{"code":"488510","title":"Freight Transportation Arrangement","slug":"freight-transportation-arrangement"},{"code":"488999","title":"All Other Support Activities for Transportation","slug":"all-other-support-activities-for-transportation"},{"code":"484122","title":"General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload","slug":"general-freight-trucking-long-distance-less-than-truckload"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Freight Manager","description":"Job Description: Freight Manager\nCore Purpose\nThe Freight Manager owns Harbor Fab's enterprise-wide transportation strategy and execution by ensuring every shipment moves safely, on time, and at the lowest total landed cost.\nThis position is accountable for managing one of Harbor Fab's largest controllable operating expenses while supporting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Working across Benton, Cleburne, Winnsboro, Baxley and future locations, the Freight Manager aligns Production Planning, Shipping, Purchasing, Operations, and transportation partners into one integrated logistics network.\nBusiness Impact\nThe Freight Manager is responsible for all inbound freight, outbound customer deliveries, and intercompany transportation across Harbor Fab's manufacturing network.\nSuccess is measured by continuously improving transportation performance while reducing total freight expense and supporting world-class customer service.\nAnnual Objective\nDevelop and execute a transportation strategy that lowers average transportation cost per mile while maintaining or improving on-time delivery and customer service.\nKey Strategies\nStrategic carrier partnerships\nCompetitive freight procurement\nShipment consolidation\nIntercompany load optimization\nRouting optimization\nReduction of expedited freight\nFreight invoice auditing\nData-driven decision making\nContinuous process improvement\nMajor Functions\nTransportation Management\nManage all inbound, outbound, and intercompany freight.\nCoordinate transportation across all Harbor Fab facilities.\nSchedule carriers and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.\nResolve transportation issues, claims, shortages, and damages.\nBuild strategic carrier partnerships.\nFreight Cost Management\nManage the freight budget.\nNegotiate transportation rates and contracts.\nObtain competitive freight quotes.\nAudit freight invoices.\nIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunities.\nProduction & Logistics Coordination\nPartner daily with Production Planning and Shipping.\nConsolidate outbound shipments.\nOptimize intercompany transfers.\nMaximize trailer utilization.\nMinimize expedited freight.\nSystems & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain transportation SOPs and routing guides.\nImprove ERP and freight data accuracy.\nDevelop freight dashboards and KPIs.\nStandardize logistics processes.\nLeadership\nCollaborate across Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Estimating, and Production Planning.\nDrive accountability through measurable results.\nProactively solve logistics challenges.\nGWC\nGets It\nUnderstands manufacturing logistics.\nThinks in systems.\nUses data to drive decisions.\nWants It\nTakes ownership.\nEnjoys logistics challenges.\nPursues continuous improvement\nCapacity\nCoordinates multiple facilities.\nNegotiates effectively.\nCommunicates clearly.\nQualifications\nRequired\n5+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing.\nExperience managing freight across multiple facilities.\nExperience negotiating transportation contracts.\nStrong analytical and Excel skills.\nExperience with ERP/TMS platforms.\nPreferred\nStructural steel or miscellaneous metals experience.\nHeavy-haul or oversized freight experience.\nAPICS, CLTD, CSCMP, or similar certification.\nDefinition of Success\nThe Freight Manager creates a competitive advantage by transforming transportation into a strategic capability. Success is demonstrated through measurable reductions in freight expense, increased trailer utilization, improved on-time delivery, stronger carrier partnerships, and optimized intercompany logistics that support Harbor Fab's profitability and growth.\nDepartment: Operations / Supply Chain Reports To: Vice President of Operations Classification: Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: 85K-110K DOE","datePosted":"2026-08-04T22:49:22.920Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T22:49:22.920Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Harborfab","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Cleburne","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5e2cf43aec4d87812259b2e2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e2cf43aec4d87812259b2e2"}}